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Less than a day away from Kyoto is Otsu City in the Shiga Prefecture. Otsu is the main port for Lake Biwa, and many cruises depart from Otsu.

There are many outdoor recreational opportunities for enjoying the lake from the shores of Otsu as well as hotels, resorts, and inns. There are also forests that surround Otsu with trails for hiking, Buddhist monuments, and panoramic views of Japan’s largest lake. Historic sites to see in Otsu include Hikone Castle where the Battle of Sekigahara was fought and Enryaku-Ji Temple. Otsu City

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